Each group is called a taxon (plural taxa)
Biologists sort living things into named groups. Each of those groups — at any level — is called a taxon. The plural of taxon is taxa.
Real World
When scientists discovered a new orangutan species in Sumatra in 2017 (Pongo tapanuliensis), they had to decide which taxon it belonged to at every level — confirming it as a separate species within the existing genus Pongo.
Exam Focus
If asked to 'define taxon', state it means a named group of organisms at any level in the classification hierarchy.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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